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Michael AlexanderLCSW
Nice to meet you
Good day, my name is Michael Alexander, and I am a licensed clinical social worker focused on relationships and family dynamics. I am an African American man who believes in creating a safe, healing, and comfortable space for all. I consider myself an ally to the LGBTQI community and take a non-traditional, dynamic approach to therapy. My goal is to support and assist clients in a nonjudgmental, nurturing, and compassionate way, helping them feel seen, valued, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
About Michael
Location
Virtual, Illinois
Insurance Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Affirming, Calming, Engaging, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Latine Community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students
Years of Experience
19+
My goal is to support and assist clients in a nonjudgmental, nurturing, and compassionate way, helping them feel seen, valued, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, University of Pennsylvania
Interests
I'm an avid and voracious reader (I love a good horror or speculative fiction novel), and I'm an aficionado of vinyl records (yes, I have thousands and love jazz). I also love to travel and am a self-professed foodie—anything vegan is up my alley!